Is surgical plume developing during routine LEEPs contaminated with high-risk HPV? A pilot series of experiments.

Kay NeumannMarkus CavalarAchim RodyLuisa FriemertDaniel A Beyer

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2017)

Surgical plume resulting from routine LEEPs for HSIL of the cervix uteri has the risk of contamination with high-risk HPV. Further investigations of infectiousness of surgical plume are necessary for evaluation of potential hazards to involved healthcare professionals.

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